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Avocado - 'Wurtz', Persea americana - 3G

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Avocado - 'Wurtz', Persea americana - 3G
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🌱 Wurtz Avocado Tree (Persea americana) - Live Plant 🌱

Your Perfect Dwarf Avocado Tree for Small Spaces

LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - ORDER NOW*

Discover the joy of growing your own avocados with the Wurtz Avocado Tree, also known as the "Little Cado" or "Dwarf Avocado." Perfect for avocado lovers with limited space, this compact tree reaches a manageable height of 8-12 feet, making it ideal for smaller backyards or container gardening. With its lush dark green leaves and delicious, creamy fruit, the Wurtz Avocado Tree is a must-have for any garden! 🥑

Key Features

  • Flower Type: A
  • Mature Height: 8-15 ft (pruned)
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Soil: Rich, well-drained
  • Hardiness Zones: 9-11
  • Cold Tolerance: Down to 25°F, frost-sensitive below 32°F
  • Container Size: 3-gallon

Why Choose Wurtz Avocado?

  • Compact Size: Ideal for small gardens and urban spaces
  • Self-Fertile: Functions as both Type A and B, perfect for single-tree growth
  • Creamy, Nutty Fruit: High oil content with a creamy texture, similar to the Fuerte variety
  • Year-Round Beauty: Lush dark green leaves add elegance to any garden

Flavor and Texture

The Wurtz avocado offers a unique and delightful flavor profile, often compared to popular cultivars like Hass and Fuerte. Here’s a closer look:
  • Flavor Complexity: Creamy, rich texture with a slight nutty taste. High oil content for a smooth and buttery consistency.
  • Fruit Size: Medium-sized, typically 8-12 ounces.
  • Skin Color and Texture: Smooth, green, and slightly glossy, with thinner skin compared to Hass.
  • Collector Descriptions: Balanced between creaminess and nuttiness, with vibrant green flesh and a pleasing mouthfeel.

Growing Requirements

  • Sunlight: Full sun (Filtered Light also suitable for Florida growers)
  • Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
  • Watering: Moderate, ensure well-drained conditions
  • Spacing: Plant 10-15 feet apart
  • Cold Hardiness: Tolerates down to 25°F, protect from frost below 32°F
  • Heat Protection: Shade during extreme heat above 90°F

Best Practices for Planting and Care

Where to Plant

  • Ideal Locations: Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Ideal for USDA zones 9-11.
  • Avoid: Frost-prone areas or places with poor drainage. Protect from intense sun above 90°F.

Planting Tips

  • Transplanting: Ensure the soil is packed well around the new plant, but avoid planting too deep. Mulch with hardwood species, keeping mulch away from the base.
  • Container Gardening: Ideal for indoor or outdoor containers. Use a large pot with drainage holes. Locate in a sunny spot indoors with plenty of light.

Care Instructions

  • Watering: Moderate watering, ensuring soil is well-drained. Avoid waterlogging.
  • Pruning: Regular pruning to maintain size and shape. Remove any dead or diseased branches.
  • Winter Maintenance (Florida & Similar Climates): Protect from frost by covering the plant during cold snaps. Move container plants indoors or to a sheltered location.

Fruiting Habits

  • Harvest Time: Typically May to September in Florida; varies by region
  • Fruit Set: Good production with proper care and conditions

Additional Benefits

  • Ornamental Appeal: Compact size and lush dark green leaves make it a beautiful addition to any garden.
  • Culinary Uses: Perfect for guacamole, salads, sandwiches, and more.
  • Nutritional Benefits: Rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, high fiber content, and essential nutrients like potassium and vitamin E.
  • Companion Planting: Plant alongside nitrogen-fixing plants like beans or clover to enhance soil health. Marigolds help deter pests and improve garden biodiversity.

Origin Story

The Wurtz avocado tree, often referred to as the "Little Cado," was cultivated for those who love avocados but have limited space. This unique variety allows for high productivity in small gardens, making fresh, homegrown avocados accessible to many. 🌍

🌿 Order Your Wurtz Avocado Tree Today! 🌿

Upgrade your garden space with the Wurtz Avocado Tree. Perfect for small spaces, it offers delicious, creamy avocados and adds ornamental value to your landscape. Imagine picking fresh avocados right from your backyard or even your living room! 🌱🥑 Order now and start enjoying the benefits of growing your own avocados!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Wurtz Avocado tree be grown indoors?A: Yes, with sufficient sunlight and space, the Wurtz Avocado tree can be grown indoors in a large container.Q: What is the best time to plant the Wurtz Avocado tree?A: The best time to plant is during the spring or early summer to give the tree ample time to establish before cooler temperatures.Q: How often should I water my Wurtz Avocado tree?A: Water moderately, ensuring the soil is well-drained. Avoid overwatering as avocados do not like waterlogged soil.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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